Connections Hints: Feb 21, 2026

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connections puzzle published on Feb 21, 2026 (2026-02-21). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdown when you're ready.

Meta: Puzzle #1067

Puzzle #1067 · 2026-02-21

Step through today’s Connections hints

Start with broad themes, then reveal more detail about the groups and tiles only when you need it. The final button shows today's full group breakdown.

Puzzle reference: Connections #1067 for 2026-02-21, edition main, with a standard four-group board. Spoiler categories and tiles stay collapsed until you open the hint layers below.

Hint 1 – overall theme

There are 4 groups in today’s puzzle.

Themes include: EXPERIENCE, ATTENDANCE STATUS, COMMENTARY ABOUT YOUR CONNECTIONS RESULTS and 1 more.

Hint 2 – group titles

Here are the category names for each group. Try matching the tiles in the official game to these themes before you reveal any tiles.

  • EXPERIENCE
  • ATTENDANCE STATUS
  • COMMENTARY ABOUT YOUR CONNECTIONS RESULTS
  • CAR BRANDS PLUS TWO LETTERS

Hint 3 – group tiles

Reveal the tiles for each group. If you only want a partial nudge, stop after reading one or two groups and go back to the official puzzle.

EXPERIENCE

BACKGROUND
HISTORY
LIFE
PAST

ATTENDANCE STATUS

ABSENT
EXCUSED
LATE
PRESENT

COMMENTARY ABOUT YOUR CONNECTIONS RESULTS

GREAT
PERFECT
PHEW
SOLID

CAR BRANDS PLUS TWO LETTERS

AUDITS
DODGERS
INFINITIVE
MINION

Reveal full answer

This is the full breakdown of today's Connections puzzle: group titles and all tiles, grouped together.

EXPERIENCE

BACKGROUND
HISTORY
LIFE
PAST

ATTENDANCE STATUS

ABSENT
EXCUSED
LATE
PRESENT

COMMENTARY ABOUT YOUR CONNECTIONS RESULTS

GREAT
PERFECT
PHEW
SOLID

CAR BRANDS PLUS TWO LETTERS

AUDITS
DODGERS
INFINITIVE
MINION

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